It has been only 2 days since we saw Sony launching “Xperia Z C6603 10.1.A.1.434 firmware” Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to fix Sudden Death issue which was addressed by many users. Now a new issue in the Xperia Z security has been exposed, according to many users, they have been successful in bypassing the passcode of Xperia Z lockscreen.

How to Bypass Xperia Z passcode Lockscreen Steps

In both Xperia C660X handsets, passcode lockscreen has been bypassed. After iPhone 5 was into news as its lockscreen was bypassed recently, so now is the case with the Xperia Z, Sony’s latest flagship device.

Now we will tell you how to bypass Xperia Z passcode lockscreen in a few simple steps.

Then on “Emergency call” window, type number “*#*#7378423#*#*” to access the “service menu” of your Xperia Z. This code works on all Xperia handsets (but not this bypassing method). Check screenshot below…

As soon as you type the number “”*#*#7378423#*#*” service menu appears as shown in below pic, Click on “Service Tests” option. Check screenshot below…

Now as soon as your “NFC Diag test” results are displayed. Press “Home” button on your Xperia Z and you will enter into the Homescreen of your Xperia Z.

Now you can access your Xperia Z Home screen as you have bypassed your passcode lockscreen.

Xperia Z Security Flaw Exposed - Passcode Lockscreen bypassed

See the full video tutorial to bypass passcode lockscreen on Xperia Z

See are you amazed you just now bypassed your Xperia Z Lockscreen via a simple method “*#*#7378423#*#* > Service menu > Service Tests > NFC > NFC Diag Test > Press Home button“.You can’t alter your phone’s homescreen without knowing PIN/Password but all other areas of phone can be accessed very easily.The above method of lockscreen bypassing works very well on Xperia Z, we also tested this bypassing method on our Xperia SL LT26ii but it didn’t work.

We hope Sony will bring another update for Xperia Z to fix the issue of bypassing Xperia Z passcode lockscreen. If you have also tried these steps and have successfully bypassed the lockscreen, do let us know what do you feel regarding this security flaw exposed in Xperia Z. All comments are appreciated. Check our Sony Xperia Support for more help.

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